Choggiung Limited Youth Board Program FY2026-2027
Anchorage, AK - USA
Job Summary
The objective of the Choggiung Youth Board Program is to provide youth with a practical and meaningful experience in Alaska Native Corporate board governance. It is designed to educate and empower young shareholders to become active members in our communities through development of leadership skills problem-solving and collaboration with the Choggiung Board of Directors to positively impact the future for Choggiung Limited. The program will provide a forum to Alaska Native youth to develop their professional skills become engaged in their communities and promote economic cultural and social development through education mentorship experience and job training.
To be eligible you must be a Choggiung Shareholder and between the age of 18-25 years of old.
This is a non-voting member unpaid position. The program is designed to give young shareholders the opportunity to learn and gain experience in serving as a board director.
The following are the specific responsibilities of the youth member.
- Maintain confidentiality. All business discussed in meetings is confidential and should not be shared outside of the meeting room with friends family or other professional and non-professional connections.
- Participate in strategic and tactical planning meetings quarterly board meetings shareholder events and other corporate governance activities.
- Engage in activities such as public speaking events and workshops.
- Represent Choggiung Limited its subsidiaries and the Choggiung Board in the community.
- Acts as advisory body to the Board of Directors and Chair of the Board.
- Attend and participate in all Board Meetings to include the Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
- Provide different perspectives on issues and discussions.
- Prepare for meetings by reviewing quarterly board packets and annual agenda
- Maintain a positive attitude and exceptional professionalism to help foster positive relationships with all board members staff and shareholders.
- Share and contribute creative and innovative ideas to help the company grow and succeed.
Key Learning Objective
Get to know the Company
Roberts Rule of Order
Standards of Conduct
Leadership Development
Public Speaking
Taking Board Action
Reflection and Growth
Getting prepared
Networking & Current Issues
Duration:
This is a one-year commitment (June 2026 through June 2027) for Choggiung Shareholder Native youth to gain professional leadership skills and Training.
Expenses:
Choggiung Limited will pay for the following
1. Travel Expense such as airline tickets uber taxi etc.
2. Per Diem for meals and incidental.
3. Lodging Cost.
Required Documents:
- Resume
- One-Page (700-word max) addressing WHY you want to serve on the Choggiung Limited Youth Board Program and WHY you believe this program will benefit you personally and professionally
-Recommendation Letter
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
About Company
Choggiung Limited is the largest village corporation in the Bristol Bay region, formed under ANCSA. We grow, preserve, and give without boundaries.